Users have reported that folders that they did not create are appearing in their Apple Mail account, these folders may be called “Yammer Root” or “Files”. These folders are created by Office 365 and are harmless .
A few Office 365 Exchange Online users have noticed a new folder in their folder list called Yammer Root. This folder cannot be deleted and is related to new integration between Yammer and Office 365 Groups, which will be announced at Ignite later this month.
One thought is that i’ve confirmed that Outlook Web App, Outlook Desktop apps, and the i. OS mail app do NOT show the ‘Yammer Root’ folder but, for whatever reason, the Apple Mail client on OS X does. I’ve reported the issue to Microsoft – I doubt they’ll have much to do or say about it since Apple Mail isn’t their product or [insert another BS excuse].
You may be wondering “Is Yammer root folder visible in Apple Mail?”
One source claimed i tried to contact you on 313-577-4698 at 4.24pm EST regarding the case # 616090991744953 which was created regarding “Yammer Root” folder is visible in Apple Mail client for OS X”, however you were not available. Regarding the issue where users can see the Yammer folder in Apple Mail.
Microsoft has recently been rolling out updates to its Office 365 application, specifically for the Exchange Online and Yammer integrations. The ‘Yammer Root’ folder is supposed to be hidden. I’ve confirmed that Outlook Web App, Outlook Desktop apps, and the i. OS mail app do NOT show the ‘Yammer Root’ folder but, for whatever reason,.
Is Yammer root visible to end users?
It’s not supposed to be visible to end users yet but is in most, if not all, Exchange Online mailboxes and can be seen if you look in the mailbox using MFCMAPI or Outlook, and spy. (There are actually 4 folders – Yammer Root plus 3 subfolders: Feeds, Inbound, Outbound.).
Are Yammer emails coming to Outlook?
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While people have been able to receive email notifications and click links to view conversations, this new functionality enables people using the most recent version of Outlook for Windows, Outlook for Mac, Outlook for i. OS, and Outlook for Android to actively work with Yammer right in their Outlook Inbox.
What’s new with Microsoft Outlook and Yammer?
People with recent versions of Microsoft Outlook can now interact with Yammer conversations, questions, polls, and praise without leaving their inbox. This integration enables users to continue to focus on email while collaborating with colleagues, interacting with managers, and participating in communities.
How to view a post in Yammer from Outlook?
From this view, you can click the View Conversation button to see the post in Yammer. Similarly, users of Outlook for Windows, Mac, and mobile versions can Like and Comment on Yammer conversations right from within their inbox.
How do I view a Yammer conversation in outlook?
These Outlook apps are optimized for quick task completion. If the user needs to perform any advanced actions on the Yammer conversation, the user can click on the View Conversation link in the email to view that conversation on Yammer.
How does it work with Yammer?
It leverages adaptive cards and actionable messages in Outlook to enable users to see the details of discussions you are following in Yammer, like, and reply directly from the email notification without having to switch applications or open a browser.
When I was researching we ran into the question “What’s new in the new Yammer?”.
The new Yammer is now in public preview and quickly approaching worldwide release. It includes new features like a variety of community announcement options and changes to the live events and publisher experiences that will drive new opportunities for engagement and generate new notifications in Outlook.